# K991093: MSD Embolectomy Basket

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Metamorphic Surgical Devices, LLC
- Decided: Dec 21, 2000 after 630 days
- Product code: QEW (Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.5150
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
52 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 53 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Fogarty® Thru-Lumen Embolectomy Catheter: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Dual Lumen Embolectomy Catheter: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Biosensor Embolectomy Catheter: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K040010: Genesis Medical Interventional F.a.S.T. (Facilitated Aspiration/Suction Thrombectomy) Systems (2004), 51 descendants of its own
- K143563: Infusion Aspiration Catheter System (2015), 35 descendants of its own
- K092623: F.a.S.T. System Sed and CXD (2009), 7 descendants of its own
- K163549: ClotTriever Thrombectomy System (2017), 6 descendants of its own
- K162970: FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Retraction Aspirator (2016), 6 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MSD™ Embolectomy Basket is for use in removal of fresh, soft clot from vessels of the arterial system. NOT for use in the prevention of distal embolization during endovascular interventions. NOT for use in the carotid arteries.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K991093
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology